Prairie Performances

Ovations

 
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The Eastern Symphony Orchestra, from Eastern Illinois University, is joined by the Charleston High School Advanced Chorus, the Edwardsville High School Chorus, a faculty member and a tenor saxophone for this performance of “Ovations.” Richard Robert Rossi conducts.

Ovations (performed 4/19/15)

Symphony N. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67 by Ludwig van Beethoven

Three Pieces for Saxophone and Orchestra by EIU Music Faculty member Paul Johnston; Sam Fagaly, Tenor Saxophone

A Choral Tapestry: Choral Masterpieces through the Ages including works by Haydn, Brahms, Bruckner, and Verdi.